Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?

Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring

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Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?

Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring

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IIJS Signature Holds Roadshows Across The World

Mumbai: As part of IIJS Signature 2023 promotion, IIJS team is visiting Abu Dhabi, Bahrain Bangladesh, Dubai, Malaysia, Nepal, Italy, Sharjah, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and Thailand through November & December The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), as part of its aggressive promotion of IIJS Signature 2023, has organised roadshows in important international markets. GJEPC, so far, has organised, roadshows in

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De Beers Realises $450 mln from 9th Cycle

Gaborone: De Beers realised $450 million from the ninth rough diamond sales cycle of 2022 compared to $438 million, a year earlier. The revenue dropped 12.1% when compared to $508 million realised during the eighth sales cycle of the year. De Beers chief executive Bruce Cleaver said the group witnessed good demand for its rough diamonds during the cycle with

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Price of Fancy Color Diamonds Rose 1.0% in Q3 2022

Ramat Gan: The Israel-based Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) said the average price of all colours and sizes of fancy colour diamonds climbed by 1.0% in Q3 2022. This follows an increase of 0.8% in Q2 2022. This climb was in contrast to the trend in white diamonds, which declined by 6.7%, FCRF said. Fancy Vivids across all colour categories

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Bigger and Brighter JGT Dubai from 12th Feb 2023

Dubai: Building on the success of its maiden edition, Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai (JGT Dubai) is returning to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 12 to 14 February 2023 with more world-class exhibitors, product introductions and the second annual JWA Dubai Awards Presentation Ceremony and Panel Discussion. Designed around the show theme, “The Centre of Business,” and positioned

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GJEPC Meets FM to Discuss Industry Key Issues

New Delhi: Leaders of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) met with the Finance Minister (FM) Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, to discuss pressing issues and the way forward for the gem and jewellery industry. Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, and Mr. Shaunak Parekh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, along with Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, engaged in a courtesy meeting

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GJC’s First Labham Seminar in Ahilyanagar

Ahilyanagar: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) successfully organized its flagship knowledge-sharing event this week, the Labham Seminar, at Hotel Raj Palace in Ahilyanagar. This was the first-ever Labham Seminar held in Ahilyanagar, conducted in collaboration with the Gold Jewellers Council – Ahilyanagar, a prestigious association dedicated to the growth and prosperity of the local jewellery trade.

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Will LGDs Disrupt Indian Gold Jewellery Market?

Mumbai: Women may start blending natural and lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) into their jewelry collections, which could lead to a gradual rise in the popularity of LGD-studded pieces. This change is likely to be driven by factors such as education, disposable income, and shifting fashion trends. With LGDs priced much lower than natural diamonds, the jewelry industry is set for transformation.

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Jemora Gemhouse Expands Viewing to New York

Dubai: Following the overwhelming response to the launch of Jemora Gemhouse, it has announced an additional viewing opportunity for its inaugural auction in New York, scheduled for March 24-26, 2025. This follows the initial viewing on March 17-19, 2025, at the DMCC’s Almas Tower, Dubai, UAE. The auction results will be announced on March 27, 2025. An exceptional selection of high-value,

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